# Utah Code § 73-10-6: Making water available to citizens of state -- Assessment of charges against water users -- Water Resources Construction Fund

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_6

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 73-10-6
- **Heading:** Making water available to citizens of state -- Assessment of charges against water users -- Water Resources Construction Fund
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 73 / Chapter 73-10 / § 73-10-6

## Text

The Board of Water Resources may make available for the use of the citizens of the state who are, in its opinion, best able to utilize the same, any or all water and power conserved by any of the projects to which the state may have title and may enter into contracts for the use of said water and power with individuals or with organizations composed of citizens of the state of Utah. The board may assess against any person using such water and power such charges as, in the opinion of the board, are necessary and reasonable for the maintenance of the project and return to the state the actual costs of the project over such term of years as the board may deem it advisable. Any amount collected as charges over and above the amount necessary to maintain any particular project shall become part of the Water Resources Construction Fund.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 73-10-1 § 73-10-1. State's policy -- Creation of revolving fund -- General construction of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_1.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-1.5 § 73-10-1.5. Board of Water Resources -- Creation -- Transfer of powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_1.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-2 § 73-10-2. Board of Water Resources -- Members -- Appointment -- Terms -- Vacancies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_2.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-3 § 73-10-3. Organization of board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_3.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-4 § 73-10-4. Powers and duties of board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_4.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-5 § 73-10-5. Selection of project by board -- Preparation of plans and estimate of cost -- Contracts by board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_5.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-6 § 73-10-6. Making water available to citizens of state -- Assessment of charges against water users -- Water Resources Construction Fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_6.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-7 § 73-10-7. Title to projects -- Contractual powers of board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_7.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-8 § 73-10-8. Water Resources Construction Fund -- Creation and contents of fund -- Use -- Investigation Account created -- Interest -- Retainage -- Loans and grants for dam safety work.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_8.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-11 § 73-10-11. Counsel to board and representative -- Utilization of other departments -- Duty of executive secretary of board to collect on water contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_11.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-15 § 73-10-15. State water plan -- Entities to cooperate in formulation of plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_15.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-16 § 73-10-16. State water plan -- Payment for special studies and investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_16.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-18 § 73-10-18. Division of Water Resources -- Creation -- Power and authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_18.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-10-19 § 73-10-19. Director's power and authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_10_19.md)

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